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Bijan Returns with Gostaham
Book C3 · The Battle of the Twelve Rukhs

Bijan Returns with Gostaham

From C3.49, Bijan Returns with Gostaham. It illustrates C3.49.5–9:

  • C3.49.5
    Then Bijan came in haste; his bow was strung,And by its string upon his forearm hung.
  • C3.49.6
    Lahhak and Farshidvard, in blood and clay,Hung head-down on the steeds along the way.
  • C3.49.7
    A third horse carried Gostaham, close pressedIn the Turk’s arms, with sorrow in his breast.
  • C3.49.8
    Bijan drew near; the royal crown shone brightAbove the lofty throne before his sight.
  • C3.49.9
    He kissed the earth and bowed his noble head;Khosrow rejoiced to see him there and said:

In the picture

BijanGostaham (son of Gazhdaham)Kay Khosrow
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